"We'll Have to Wait for Sue Gray's Inquiry" - original song by The Marsh Family
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- This is our first foray into political satire. Because we are cross. It’s not party political.
We have addressed lots of topics in the 22 months since we locked down and put our first parody song out. We’ve sung about the mundane side of family life as well as big issues like vaccine hesitancy, climate change and Black Lives Matter protests. We’ve done straight covers and original songs but mostly we’ve charted the waves of the pandemic and sung about the rules we’ve all had to obey.
The UK news has lately revealed that Downing Street parties and ministerial and civil service events took place in 2020 and 2021 in breach of the rules that were laid out (and largely respected) by the rest of us. So on Wednesday after watching Prime Minister’s Questions with Tess - who was unwell at home - we decided to write and create this song to express our feelings about it all.
As parents who’ve spent many hours teaching our kids about the importance of telling the truth and the difference between a proper apology and one that begins ‘I’m sorry you were upset but …’, we were even more angry with what we have been witnessing. It was embarrassing - and only got worse as a parade of others came out to deflect honest answers and reasonable expectations by saying “we can’t judge until Sue Gray’s enquiry is complete” - Sue Gray is a UK Civil Servant tasked with an investigation of all these events.
It’s only taken four days from beginning to end to write and record the song, so it’s rough and ready and there are a couple of swears (again, sorry!) - but it was important to convey how passionately we feel about what’s happening in our government and country, as our healthcare and education services fight desperately to function and people deal with ongoing trauma and loss. It is a form of therapy for us.
So you might not like the song, the sentiment, or the fact that our children are part of this political jibe - it is not party political, it’s about standards. But as with all the other topics we’ve addressed, we’ve done this because it’s been the source of parenting conversations in our house this week. And when nine-year-olds can perceive what the current Cabinet apparently can’t or won’t, and our kids feel alienated from politics and politicians who are supposed to be role models, then that’s a bad thing for everyone and it needs action.
You can find more about the current events here if you are interested: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politic...
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So great to see parents raising kids to be aware of the difference between a real apology and an attempt to save oneself, and great to see the kids are aware of political situations. Knowledge is power. Sing on, Marsh family!
"I'm sorry you were upset, but..."
is pretty much guaranteed to *make* people feel bad when they're *not* feeling bad already and were only trying to ask questions and get answers.
If they're *already* feeling bad *before* someone says that, well, they probably feel worse now.
It's also sort of a cop-out and indicates that there (supposedly) really was nothing to be at all upset about.
It should only be used when/if someone is either acting like a toddler having a tantrum, or is already pulling the "I'm sorry you feel bad" card on you (especially when you don't even particularly feel bad *until* then).
In either of *those* cases, then "I'm sorry *you* feel that way" is perfectly appropriate and may even be the *only* suitable answer under the circumstances.
In any *other* circumstances that I can think of, that sort of answer should very definitely be avoided.
Amazing that this is still relevant, as the government delays and delays the full publication of this report ... I still absolutely love Ella's surly acting, and her sudden transition into sickly sweet confidence in Sue Gray. Comic gold and brilliant political satire.
Bravo! I think for a family to have been the face of "Britain keeping a stiff upper lip and making the best of a bad time" - then to be let down so terribly from the top - your "reply" is VERY controlled and restrained, all things considered. Well done.
No nation shows displeasure quite like the British, this really is top notch sarcastic parody.
Can we please have sue gray on strictly
Love them. What joy of singing! Could listen to them ALL DAY.
Long may they continue.
Your harmonies are wonderful. Your children are learning so well from u both. Love you ALL to bits and your lovely Husky who wants to join in. Let him. It is wonderful that he reacts to all your love in the room. Xxxx
Now hopefully this gets broadcast on every political satire show! Absolutely nailed it, Marsh family!!
I've watched this again and again for months now and Tess's reaction when she realized she cut off her line too quickly always tickles me!
Well spotted, I missed that one, so did Ben otherwise that would have been redone!🤣🤣
You Guys are the 21st century version of "Monty Python" , and just as Brilliant !!! That was Freakin Hilarious.. Being in the US , I had to go read up on Sue Gray, and her inquiry....and once I understood it better, I came back , watched it again , and laughed even louder.. You guys are just Gems..absolute Gems I tell you . I love the little scene with the close up of Alfie and Thomas where you sing about robbing a bank ..etc.. You have great acting chops, and both looked so devious .You girls are so great at acting so innocent while singing some outrageous lyrics. Watching your videos is like watching a really funny , radically twisted version of the Sound of Music" Another fifteen million thumbs up.
LMAO! And yes, kids should sing about politics. Sing out loud when a corrupt government refuses to acknowledge that it has been banged to rights. You go Marsh family, tell it like it is! (PS i'm an old fogey, too)
Spot-on, thank you. It’s important that children understand what’s going on around them, the horrendous behaviour of the govt, affects their future too. 🌹
💞 My 27year old son died March 2020 💔, I appreciate this song and the thought your family has put into it.
Love your other stuff too, rings so true.
Inspite of our deep bearevment we had to carry on and home school our younger kids throughout the pandemic, your songs brought some escapism to us in the most tragic of times x
So very sorry to hear that, and sending lots of love and sympathy Josa for your loss - must feel like an eternity ago and also as raw as yesterday. Hope your hearts heal a little each time you share, and thanks for reaching out - we’re glad we reached you in a little way to bring a smile.
Thank you, I know your family too has been affected by cancer, thankfully for you a better out come.
All the same none of us know the way the dice will roll 💗💗💗💗
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't click either like or dislike, because neither says "I love you", and I want you to know that I love you.
@Alin Campan Entertainment m
Deepest sympathies💔
What a wonderful and talented family you are! I think the little one flipped her finger at the end but of course would need Sue Gray to confirm this 😂
Yes you could say... we'll need to wait for Sue Gray's inquiry on that 😂
Exactly. ^__~
Well, on the screen it said "censored", so...that means we didn't really see anything. We only *thought* we did. ^___~
Brilliant from Queensland Australia.
"it is not party political, it’s about standards" - Brilliant! If only everyone would realise hat commentary on these important matters are selfless and principled, not selfish and targeted.
Thank you for yet another great work.
Hilarious and on point. As you’ve demonstrated, this lot in power are a parody of themselves, but once again you’ve made a very entertaining song. Thank you Marsh Family.
Alright I didn't think I could love the Marshes any more than I already did.......and now this. You are my heroes @
As an American I can only wish you were Americans too. I'd love to see what you would do with American politics and civil and social life today. Come to think of it though, the US situation might tax even your talents and ability to find the funny bits. Your family's videos have brought some light and smiles into the pandemic world and I can see your family talent marches on. Thanks!
Well done Marsh family - you’ve said exactly what needed to be said. This deserves to go viral
Why can't I like this more than once?!!! What a brilliant satire! Watched it about 6 times already!! Well done, Marsh family!
Brilliant. Your eldest son has shot up in height! Thanks for keeping us all entertained- you should be on the stage - the Von Marsh Family Singers on tour! Xx
Of course you should get you kids to sing about politics. Good grief anyone who thinks there is anything wrong with educating your kids at any age is just doing it wrong. Our 10 year old boy child made his own ditty about Johnson up around the dinner table and while it might have lacked some of the musical skill and lyrical guile of this wonder its sentiment was as good and I couldn't have been more proud.
Thank you and keep it up.
I'm another American who thinks you are awesome! And I wish there were someone over here with the courage, integrity and talent to similarly skewer our politicians' hypocrisy, no matter which party.
There are a number of parodies of the Trump era around, possibly not the Marsh family.
So do we Mark, the no matter which party bit that is. Still waiting for the parodies of Labour, Liberals, the Greens, social workers, communists etc, etc.. There is plenty of material there for them to play with, but all we get is Tumbleweed! Answers on a postcard?
Spot on and good for you for speaking/singing up. “For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing”.
I'm reminded of a quote, believed to have been said originally by an Australian Army General..."The standard we walk past is the standard we accept"...time to stop walking!
@@Northstander I'm reminded of a quote by George Martin: "When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say."
Love it. Think this can apply to all those governing our various countries at the moment.
“A tune by the Marshes helps
the tragedy go down,
the hypocrisy go dow-ow-n,
the sorrow go down.
A tune by the Marshes helps the tragedy go down - in the most delight-ful way.”
With thanks to the Marsh Family
[sung to “A Spoonful of Sugar Helps The Medicine Go Down...”]
Have been walking around the house for days now, singing about Sue's inquiry, and I had to go to Google to find out why Sue would even have such a thing. More great work as usual.
Another brilliant video 👍 thank you to you all 😊
I've watched your brilliant witty clever songs for the last two years - often pulled between laughing and tears. And yes this one did make me raise a slight eyebrow - bringing children into politics. But then I read your thoughtful considered statement - and I couldn't agree with you more. After all, they're not babies and they too will have to live with the consequences of the current situation. As you say, it's standards that concern you. Please don't stop until you want to - I think you're all amazing. With love xx
I think Tess brought herself into this one before the adults did anything.
(Also reading what their family said about it.)
Ohhh 😮 This is SUPERB!
(and tell me how you REALLY FEEL about old B. J. ! 😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂)
Absolutely brilliant. This is why Britain is great!
My my what a feast! Your politics are sound, children need to learn and develop in this arena as in every other. There are always times when no words can take the place of swear words. I very humbly (maybe not so humbly) believe that children also need to learn how to use them appropriately, to express themselves rather than attack, swear about, not at!!!!! Fabulous as always!!
Great point about children learning to use swear words appropriately, and "swear about, not at". Well said!
I love this, the sentiment, and that your children are part of the political jibe.
Bravo to all! 10/10
I can see you getting some interesting comments on this one, but as a Brit can I say thank you for sticking your heads over the parapit again. I hope the humour and "fun" in expressing the anger (and in some cases hurt) many of us are feeling, can help to - without letting anyone off the hook - make our country and world a slightly kinder and better place. Thanks Marshes
David! "If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then, we are up for grabs for the next charlatan (political or religious) who comes rambling along."
Carl Sagan
So it’s not just the US! Brilliant as ever guys. Well played.
Pretty sure every country got some rotten apples. We got sihame el kaouakibi here in Belgium for example.
Scomo is Australia's Johnson! 😆
Really looking forward to the follow-up when SG's words of wisdom (?) are released.
This family should be signed up by Private Eye for a fortnightly upload based on current news. Their eye for a good theme and excellent lyrics are spot-on.
Good satire, quality singing as always. Depends how much she wants to be a Dame in the near future eh. Thanks for entertaining us, and please keep them coming.
That was Fantastic guys. You should release it as a single.
By jove, I absolutely love it.. well done, what a laugh. Thank you
I think this could become an anthem for change. There was a rally of Boris lookalikes near Downing Street making a similar point, perhaps you guys could team up with them. With the right media coverage, you could actually be very influential.
On a lighter note, would you consider something based on the Golden Girls theme as a tribute to Betty White? I don't know if she knew about you guys, but I'm sure she would appreciate your humour!
Perhaps the dogs could participate, we all know she was an animal lover.
Brilliant hope this is picked up by the media it deserves airing to a wider audience
I. Cannot. This is beyond brilliant!
Absolutely. Brilliant. What so many of us want to articulate about the s***show that appears to be our present bunch of ministers. Bravo, Marsh Family.
Have heard that the Marsh family have denied singing this song, so I will wait for the result of an enquiry into who sang this song before I 'like' this video
Brilliant as ever-I'm glad you ventured into political satire, with the state of British politics there is an endless amount for you to mine there (perhaps some of the Les Mis songs would lend themselves to similar treatment)....
This family is really talented. Their productions out of their front room are way more entertaining than many so called 'professional' productions.
Brilliant as usual !
Amazing! Thanks for this gorgeous satire. At Alfie's "line" I laughed so loud that my parnert asked me if I were ok. You brighten my day!
Excellent! And there must be heaps of Gilbert and Sullivan songs just dying to be updated .....
Absolutely blooming brilliant. I found myself singing along! Superb! Love, love, love this family! 👍🥰
Possibly my favourite song so far, it’s so brilliantly on point. And well done for getting Jackie Weaver’s name in it!!
I was wondering who Jackie Weaver is?
@@cottelled Elizabeth! A bit late on the answer, but better late than never. Jackie Weaver, Chief Officer from the Cheshire Association of Local Councils, came to fame after being "meeting facilitator" of a zoom meeting of the Handforth Parish Council on December 10th 2020 which ended in chaos with those taking part trading insults and throwing one another out of the online call. It was one of the internet sensations of lockdown, shared by millions across the world. The viral success of the meeting led to T-shirts being made that read: “You have no authority here Jackie Weaver.” Weaver herself published a self-help book titled “You Do Have the Authority Here!”
@@cottelled Woops Elizabeth sorry, I mentioned t-shirts, that was a mistake. Ben will probably be on here soon selling his Clothing, probably now with the slogan "You have no authority here David Charles" Mind you he didn't answer you 8 months ago, so unlikely he will answer now! 😂Still there's no such thing as bad publicity, is there? 🤣🤣
An amazingly talented family who put how the nation feels in the form of a singalong political message! Much love and respect 🌈💙🧡❤
Maybe 10 Americans will get this. For all of us, thank you
The best summation of where we are in this country. Fantastic. I pray that our children never look to our political elite for lessons to do with honesty, integrity, empathy and let's be honest, morality. Your family is awesome.
This should be on National TV. You are so insightful. §
Encore! 👏👏👏👏
You've seen us through so much these past 2 years dear Marsh family. This is excellent - it sums up the UK and its failed politics/leadership. Thank you for brilliantly articulating what we think. 👏👏
Oh, what a feast of political delight by the wonderful Marsh family! Totally brilliant and typically topical, as per usual, what talent!
Bravo there's 'much Binding In The Marsh' your song is on all the Facebook Groups I run Stop Boris Stop the Destruction of Britain and the People 1st and Mind over Media, you are absolutely fantastic Bravo
"We robbed a bank last Sunday"
"WHAT?!"
Cracks me up every time that bit!
Me too! (Look in the bottom-left corner and you can see Ella cracking up as well. 😁)
Started off thinking 'who's Sue Grey?' Then when it dawned spent the rest of the video with my jaw increasingly wide open. Could fit my fist in my mouth at the end! My family asked what my reaction for, thought terrible news lol. I am not someone who is keen on political 'one side having a go at the other', or indeed into swearing, but think this was sooo on point. As always your wonderful family find great ways of expressing what eveyone of us is thinking. If this is what the kids are feeling I hope those that need to hear will take in that we are ALL fed up, which I think is what you were getting across. Lets hope Sue Gray plays it ;)
Always love your songs.
Oh yes! Love it…..well done you lot! I like the Jackie Weaver reference! …and Alfie’s written apology ha ha ha 🤣
Words fail me!!! Superb, Brilliant, Fantastic....More please...
this is awesome you had me laughing the whole way through, totally agree with everything you sang about !! nice way of addressing our politicians keep it up !!
Fabulous! So glad you did this. And it's a good song. Sounds Gilbert & Sullivan style. As someone who is very angry about all this, and very politically aware, I love it. Of course your kids need to know and take part in discussions about politics. There will be no hope for the future without a new generation of politically savvy kids growing up.
10/10.
I am sat here watching sky news, and can’t believe what is happening in our government right now over the last day. Can we have your thoughts on this chaos please Marsh family? Should Boris finally do the decent thing and walk? Where do we go from here now that we have 38 resignations at present?
What an absolute tonic you all are my family all enjoy listening to you - apart from anything else you all have fantastic voices..
Great and fun (sort of sticks-in-your-.throat fun), as always.
When I was younger, I used to hear that „each country has the government it deserves“. I have been wondering just what the population of some countries (not naming names here…) has been doing so wrong to get what they have…!
Well, we have been so busy raising families and working while naively trusting our system to do what its supposed to. Who would have thought the corruption ran so deep? (No party pointing, just truth)
Just reading the comments I believe that our children have to be aware of what government is doing.Their lives have been affected as much as any adult.Knowledge is power
Having just watched the prime minister question time on c-span, I really got a kick out of this😜
Good on you. And it's also a cracking song! Nice one! Really clever melody, hilarious performance.
Well done Marshes! Loved this one as always! I just hope those that should watch it, do watch it. Keep 'em coming!
Wonderful. A fantastic rendition, what a shame that it is so true😤. Keep on with the fun🤣🤣🌟🎶👍
As always.... LOVE IT, LOVE IT LOVE IT...🤣 ITS ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS!
FUNNY BUT TO THE POINT.
What a shame Matt Hancock caused the removal of all the HIDDEN CAMERAS in the building.
We could have all virtually attended the parties too🤣
Then we could have all been witnesses and wouldn't have needed to rely on sue grays enquiry. 😆
But.... joking aside, you have made a fantastic song to sum up the News of today.
You are all so Talented. Even if they had karaoke at these parties, none of them would have Topped you guys. Your songs are awesome.
I love watching all your songs.....i watch them, time and time again.
Please dont ever stop making them. You cheer me up when I'm feeling down.
You are the best family singers ever.
PERFECT ROLE MODELS.
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR SO MANY OF US.
a brave song which in certain sectors will not go down well. As someone who spent 39 years in education trying hard to install the ideas of standards which are acceptable in society for the very people who proport to govern us to act in such a way is not acceptable. well done
This is my favourite so far! It's great to see the children sharing their feelings verbally and non verbally. Well done Marsh family.
What a wonderful relief !!! After seeing your video, this world is not hopeless at all... Your kids are the future of this world and I hope they will keep what they received from you deeply and not betrayed their faith on your values !!!
Magnificent
Chapeau Marsh family; an absolute gem - even by your own standards! BTW I don't get the 'kids shouldn't be involved in politics' from some - politically interested kids have a habit of growing up to be politically interested adults
Absolutely amazing! I’m gonna be singing that in my head all day now. You need to get a version on to TikTok ASAP. Also props for getting that original song out so quickly! Thoroughly enjoyed. Keep shining. 😊
Brilliant, just brilliant. I hope the government see this and realise the public can make up their own minds without waiting for anyone’s enquiry!!
Bang on the 💰💸💰! Brilliant! I wouldn't be surprised if you're are invited to be on HRH's Royal Variety Show. You are all SUPERB!!!
Great creative fun, what a lovely family. I wish I’d discovered you during lockdowns, would have helped to wile away the time. Subscribed and awaiting new material with eager anticipation
Thats hilarious .Reminds me a bit of the Spitting Image of the 80s
Oh that is just ab-so-lutely brilliant! Way to stick it to BoJo and his lame arse excuses. And to the people who say "Kids shouldn't sing about politics" I say: "Politicians should behave like role models. And the way politicians all over the world are behaving right now it's necessary that even kids start calling them out for it!" Bravo Marsh Family! (And good apology from Alfie! ;) )
This is just amazing on every level. Keep going, you are all so talented!
Brilliant, splendid, marvellous! What a fantastic family. Such talent and insight. Only just found you. Long may you prosper.
Thank you its spot on and your all Brilliant xxxxxx
I think you are a brilliant family. Again, you nailed it. You deserve a larger audience. Thank you.
Wow! This needs to be shared everywhere!
Such a pity Sue Gray had to waste all her time on a useless enquiry. Boris and his mates are a law unto themselves. Obviously belongs to the right CLUB
Brilliant! 🙏🤣 Fab song and bang on satire…….can’t get the tune out of my head. What a lovely family.
“I uummmm eerrrrr don’t eerrr uummmmm seem ter ter ter REMEMBER EERRR what happened……..as I was in a fridge or something!”
B. Johnson
Ps
I’m crying.
So en pointe. Brilliant. Reminds me of Fascinating Aida and their satirical songs.
Who says your kids shouldn't sing about politics? It's their world these cronies are messing up. We've all endured hardships beyond description during the pandemic, we've lost, we've missed, we've been unable to care and share as we normally would. Anything and anyone that keeps the attention on the secret hypocrisy that was going on behind our backs, is all right by me. Keep singing Marsh family, you helped us all during the dark days. You made us laugh, you made us cry, you made us think. Keep on shaming them. They deserve it.
We are all so proud of youxx💕
I love every rendition. What a talented family. Bravo!!
Woooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww !!!! Can't find words enough to admire you ! All of you ! I will miss your video's whenever the kids will go on studying and will be home less by then ... For now you bring big smiles on my face and good vibrations in my (old) heart !!! Chapeau ! P.S.: absolute compliments for your close harmony singing ! You could be "professional singers" ! All of you ! I love your voices !
I'm going to be up all night bing-watching your videos! My sides hurt from laughing so hard! Your harmonies are wonderful!
Hello from across the pond! 🇺🇲
Great acting by the girls, I was convinced they were in trouble til they started singing.
So, where do I even start. I'm commenting from Texas(!), but I do see at least a few stories out of Great Britain. I almost made the mistake of not clicking on an original song, but I recognized Sue Gray's name, and went for it. So glad I did!
I tripped over the @Marsh Family fairly early in the CoViD-19 parody period, and by now I've watched pretty much all of those videos, and enjoyed them, but I've also got a pretty good idea how stir-crazy your kids must be, because I can see how much they've grown physically since the oldest videos I remember. It is extremely OK with me if your family sings a song that has the subtext "singing parody songs about lockdown was fun until about Christmas 2020, but still singing about lockdown at Christmas 2021 is getting ridiculous, and seeing our leadership making rules for us, but not for them, is THE LAST STRAW". If that turns out to be somewhat rude, or profane, I think you've all earned that (and maybe a few more original songs).
I hope every kid in England becomes a civil servant, but not the kind you're singing about here!
If you run out of material with UK politicians, may I respectfully suggest Texas and Florida might also be excellent places to look for politicians to skewer.
And I DO sort of want to know which family member suggested this idea in the first place. But maybe don't tell me, because if my guess is wrong, I don't want to know!
Agree with the Marsh Family totally a great song indeed !!!xx
I’ve loved your work from the beginning but wow! You’ve really nailed it this time. Time to put my money where my mouth is. Thank you for depressingly making my day.
Absolutely brilliant! Don't ever stop making music